Union Grove Weekly

In this week’s message, Pastor Josh Evans walks us through the Ninth Commandment and why God takes truthfulness so seriously. Starting with the provocative question, “When is it okay to lie?” Pastor Josh explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of honesty - far beyond simply avoiding false statements.

From everyday dishonesty to the deeper heart issues of gossip, slander, half-truths, and character-damaging words, this sermon shines a light on the subtle ways we can misuse our words and misrepresent the truth. More than a rule to follow, the Ninth Commandment invites us to reflect the character of a God who is truth.

Whether you're watching or listening, this message will challenge and encourage you to live with integrity, speak life, and pursue truth in every relationship.

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📖 Scripture Focus: Exodus 20:16

This week, we were honored to have Brian Baker bring a powerful message from Acts 16 titled “Do We Really Care?”

In this challenging and heartfelt sermon, we’re reminded of Paul’s compassion for the Philippian jailer - a love that went beyond comfort and convenience. Pastor Baker calls us to examine our own hearts: Do we truly care about the lost? Do we care enough to reach out, to share, and to live with an eternal perspective?

Join us as we’re stirred to renew our passion for souls and reflect the heart of Christ to a world that desperately needs Him.

📖 Scripture Reference: Acts 16

🎙️ Speaker: Brian Baker

🏷️ Message Title: Do We Really Care?

This week’s message, “Don’t Steal,” takes us to Exodus 20 as we look at one of God’s Ten Commandments — and a powerful reminder to value what we have.

Stealing isn’t just about taking what belongs to someone else; it’s about a heart that forgets gratitude and trust in God’s provision. In this message, we’re challenged to look deeper — to be thankful, content, and faithful stewards of what the Lord has already blessed us with.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 20:15 🎙️ Message Title: Don’t Steal

In this episode, we talk about one of the hardest and most important topics Jesus addressed -sexual sin. Our conversation explores three kinds of people He was speaking to: those who need to guard their thought life before it leads to action, those who have fallen and carry the weight of it, and those who’ve been hurt by it. No matter where you find yourself, there’s grace, healing, and forgiveness in Christ. 💬

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The end is closer than we think. When the Seventh Trumpet sounds, Heaven declares: “The kingdoms of this world have become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.”

In this powerful message, we uncover the breathtaking vision of Revelation 11-12 - the woman, the child, and the dragon; a cosmic battle between God’s redemptive plan and Satan’s rebellion.

🔥 Discover the meaning behind the Seventh Trumpet and what it reveals about Christ’s coming reign.

⚔️ Learn why every scheme of the enemy will fail and how God’s plan of redemption will prevail through every age and nation. This isn’t just prophecy - it’s a reminder that the victory has already been won, and the Returning King is coming soon.

📖 Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19; Revelation 12:1-17

🎥 Series: Revelation: The Returning King

💡 Theme: God’s plan of redemption will always triumph over evil.

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This week in our Written in Stone series, we take a look at the commandment, “Don’t Murder.”

At first glance, it’s easy to think this one doesn’t apply to us - after all, most of us haven’t physically taken someone’s life. But as Pastor Josh reminds us, Jesus took this command even deeper. In the New Testament, He made it a heart issue: if we carry anger, hatred, or bitterness toward someone, we’ve already broken this commandment in our hearts.

Before diving into that truth, we also take an honest look at the value of life, touching on abortion and God’s view of humanity as made in His image.

It’s a message that challenges us not only to avoid hatred, but to choose life, love, and reconciliation in every relationship.

🪨 Series: Written in Stone

📖 Passage: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21–22

🎥 Listen now and let God’s Word shape your heart.

We’re thankful to celebrate 79 years of God’s faithfulness at Union Grove Baptist Church! This year’s Homecoming Service was a special time of worship, reflection, and gratitude for all that God has done in and through our church family.

Our special guest speaker, Dr. Howard Wilburn, a former pastor in our area and dear friend of our ministry, shared a powerful message about Paul’s confidence in Christ - a reminder that our faith and hope are secure in Him alone.

📖 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6

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Join us as we dive into Revelation 10 and 11, exploring: -The mystery of the Mighty Angel and the Little Book -The role and significance of the Two Witnesses -Key insights for understanding God’s plan and prophetic timeline

Whether you’re studying Revelation for the first time or looking for deeper insights, this teaching will help you see the text in a fresh, practical light.

📖Scripture references: Revelation 10-11

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In this message, Pastor Josh Evans continues our Written in Stone series with a powerful and practical look at the fifth commandment - “Honor your father and your mother.”

This isn’t just a command for kids - it’s a call for families to rediscover God’s design for respect, authority, and healthy relationships. Pastor Josh shares why so much of today’s chaos in schools and homes comes from parents trying to be their kids’ friends instead of their parents - and how we can reclaim a biblical foundation for parenting and honor.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 When children learn to honor, families thrive - and when parents lead with love and authority, homes are transformed.

📖 Exodus 20:12 - “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”

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Series: Revelation: The Returning King

Episode: The First Six Trumpets (Revelation 8–9)

Speaker: Pastor Josh Evans

Join Pastor Josh Evans as he dives into Revelation 8–9, exploring the dramatic and sobering events of the first six trumpets. In this message, Pastor Evans unpacks the judgment, symbolism, and divine purposes behind these trumpet blasts, helping us understand how God’s sovereignty and justice intersect with human history and the ultimate return of Christ.

Whether you’re studying Revelation for the first time or looking for deeper understanding, this teaching offers clarity, encouragement, and a call to faithfulness as we await the returning King.

Listen. Learn. Be Prepared.